This Indian Team management has not backed away from resting key players at vital junctions. While there is an argument that it could disrupt the momentum of the players, there is also the need to keep the players fresh mentally and physically. Having qualified for the semis, India could be keen to rest a few players in the remaining league matches. Here, we take a look at three Indians who could be rested for the next matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
1) KL Rahul
KL Rahul is working hard in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He is doing a great job as a keeper and is also batting well. He is someone who might need a proper rest.
The player came back from an injury recently. Rahul could need some rest to ensure that he is at his peak fitness. Ishan Kishan would be the obvious choice to replace the player at No.5.
2) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the Indians who could be rested for the next matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Bumrah only recently came back from a long injury break. Hence, it may not be a bad idea to rest him.
After a long injury break, too, Bumrah never looked rusty. However, it is important to keep him fit for the crucial games. Therefore, India could replace Bumrah with someone like Shardul Thakur for the pending league games.
3) Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep is a player who relies a lot on confidence. Yes, he might get some more confidence playing games against teams like the Netherlands. However, it would be a good idea to rest him, as well.
India has a solid replacement in the form of R Ashwin. While Kuldeep can be rested, Ashwin can also prepare himself if he is called upon in the knockout games.
